Stop! That! Train! is going over well with the critics so far.
The movie follows best friends Tess (Ginger Minj) and DeeDee (Jujubee), train stewardesses who trade their dreary shifts on the Stank Rail for the glitzy Glamazonian Express. When a catastrophic “Stormaganza” threatens to derail the high-speed train and crash it into Los Angeles, the duo in coach must join forces with the snobby first class attendants (Symone, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Marcia Marcia Marcia) and President Gagwell (RuPaul) to save the day in this wild ride of camp and comedy.
The film hits theaters on June 12.
Find out what critics are saying so far about Stop! That! Train!…
Stop! That! Train! has a 92% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes
The movie currently has a 92% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Slant Magazine gave it a 3 out of 4, saying: “Stop! That! Train! handles the dumbest things with just the right amount of seriousness, and it’s more than self-aware of its own silliness.”
THR says: “The heart of this action-comedy that’s really a high-concept girlfriend movie is Ginger Minj and Jujubee, their characterizations in perfect sync, their rapport endearing and their triumph-of-the-underdog arc something worth rooting for.”
IndieWire gave it a B-, writing: ” A movie best enjoyed about three margaritas deep, it’s not as disposable as your average acting challenge sketch from the show, but it’s not likely to register as a comedy that can be endlessly revisited, either. It’s best appreciated as a platform for some great drag artists, getting a chance at real leading lady glory during Pride Month.”
People’s World says: “At 92 minutes, Stop! That! Train never overstays its welcome. It provides a fun time in the theater where you’re certain to laugh, even if you’re uncertain about the future of our world.”
The Salt Lake City Weekly gave it 3 out of 5 stars, writing: “At its best, it’s gleefully silly enough to feel like it shares more with Airplane! than just an exclamation point.”
Next Best Picture gave it 5 out of 10, writing: “Thanks to the overwhelming talents and valiant efforts of its cast (especially the Drag Race alumni), the film is hilarious…because of the high ratio of jokes-per-minute, not all of them land. The film is knowingly disposable and visually unappealing.”
The Boston Globe gave it 2 out of 5 stars, writing: “Despite its flaws, I imagine a long shelf life for this movie. I can see it playing on screens at gay bars and at watch parties where the drinks flow freely and the ‘reading’ really is fundamental.”
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